..In conclusion, of these alternative mouse positions, the HM position was the least desirable, whereas the CM position reduced overall awkward postures associated with mouse-intensive computer tasks...

..Comparing different types of computer work demonstrates that mouse use is prevalent in most computer tasks and is associated with more constrained and non-neutral postures of the wrist and shoulder compared to keyboarding...

Ergonomic practices within patient care units are associated with musculoskeletal pain and limitations

..With the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for patient care unit workers, prevention efforts through ergonomic practices within units may be related to symptoms associated with typical work-related MSDs...

..The results suggest that workers with prolonged preoperative distal motor latencies and who are in good general health preoperatively have a higher rate of successful carpal tunnel release surgery...